Pre-Historic Era (200,000 BCE - 0 CE)

-200,000 BCE: The first humans discover the art of grinding corn into a paste-like substance
-100,000 BCE: Early civilizations begin experimenting with mixing the paste with chilies, garlic, and other spices

Modern Era (1800-2000)

1800s: The Industrial Revolution leads to mass production of tomato cans, revolutionizing taco sauce distribution
1950s: The invention of the blender makes it easier for home cooks to mix their own sauce

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Contemporary Era (2000 CE - present)

2000s: The rise of artisanal, small-batch taco sauces becomes a trend
2010s: Social media influencers popularize the use of unusual taco sauce ingredients, such as kimchi and sriracha

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And that's the story of how we got here, folks. Next time you reach for that bottle of store-bought sauce, remember: there's a rich, glorious history behind every drizzle.

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